Pumpkin Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

Pumpkin Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters 1
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AKA: PEG-8 pumpkin seed oil esters, Pumpkin oil PEG esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) of the Cucurbitaceae family, primarily cultivated in Central America. Produced through cold-pressing of seeds followed by transesterification with polyethylene glycol.
Pumpkin Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR